Question

Three satellites are launched into space connected together. Oncein
deep space, an explosive charge separates the three satellitesand
they move apart. The satellites each have different masses
withm1 < m2 < m3. Which of
thefollowing statements is always true?

a.

The one with
massm1 receives the greatest impulse.

b.

The one with
massm3 receives the greatest impulse.

c.

The all mustreceive
equal impulses.

d.

Although one ormore
of the above statements could be true in special cases, theyare not
always true.